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Leading Causes of Cancer Deaths Among Females, by Site, 2008 Estimates
Number of Females:
- Lung and Bronchus: 71,030
- Breast: 40,480
- Colon and Rectum: 25,700
- Pancreas: 16,790
- Ovary: 15,520
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: 9,370
- Leukemia: 9,250
- Uterus: 7,740
- Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct: 5,840
- Brain and Other Nervous System: 5,650
Source: American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2008. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2008.